This is the 13900th most frequent Swedish word.
öjaren
"Öjaren" does not have a clear definition in standard Swedish and might be a proper noun, nickname, or a rare/archaic term. Context is needed for an accurate translation.
Here, 'öjaren' refers to a person who operates or is in charge of something, specifically the operator of the fishing boat.
Öjaren på fiskebåten satt ensam och såg ut över havet.
The operator on the fishing boat sat alone and looked out over the sea.
In this case, 'öjaren' could metaphorically be referring to a presiding or overseeing entity associated with the factory.
Vid den gamla fabriken kände man ofta öjarens närvaro på natten.
At the old factory, one often felt the presence of the operator at night.
Here, 'öjaren' straightforwardly refers to the operator role responsible for machinery operations.